open these areas as ventilation is enough?

[newowner001]

I am planning to make these triangle areas uncovered, only put hardware cloth there. Basically, all spaces directly under the roof will be just guarded by hardware cloth only. Is this good enough for ventilation? I am in Boston MA. My chicken will be ok during the winter under this condition? I only have five chickens. That is the max number allowed.

Any other comments, please let me know.

 

[rosemarythyme]

Those look pretty sizeable so should be good, but it would be best if you could measure the openings and get the exact size to know for sure. For 5 birds you'd want around 5 sq ft of ventilation

 

[Aunt Tat]

I am planning to make these triangle areas uncovered, only put hardware cloth there. Basically, all spaces directly under the roof will be just guarded by hardware cloth only. Is this good enough for ventilation? I am in Boston MA. My chicken will be ok during the winter under this condition? I only have five chickens. That is the max number allowed.

Any other comments, please let me know.

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You have learned well, grasshopper!

I LOVE that style of ventilation!

 

[3KillerBs]

Right at the top like that is a good place to put the ventilation. Does it add up to 5 square feet? If not, your best bet would be to add another vent at the top of the highest wall and put a top-hinged cover on it since there's not much roof overhang there.

Ventilation will be just as important in the winter as in the summer because of the moisture that could cause frostbite.

 

[21hens-incharge]

Good info already posted by others.

The only thing I can add....
You may need to make awnings to keep driving rain or snow out.